Creamy Mac & Cheese
This Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe is the best comfort food! Its cheesy, creamy and so simple to make.
Ingredients
Method
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp of the salt and the pasta and cook according to the package instructions, until al dente. I cook mine for about 8 minutes. Shred all of the cheeses, and divid them equality into two bowls.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter, and gradually pour in the heavy cream. Whisk the mixture smoothly.Add in cream cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and the pepper, whisk to combine.
- Then reduce the heat to low, and slowly start to add in 1 of the 1/2 bowls of shredded cheese, stir until melted. Stir in the pasta to coat. Turn off the heat and season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Pour the mac and cheese evenly into the prepared casserole dish.starting with half of your noodles. Layer with a light coating of cheese sauce and your shredded cheese mix. Add the remaining noodles and finish by topping with a generous layer of shredded cheese. If more cheese is needed for the top, opt for cheddar or Colby jack.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, starting with half of your noodles. Layer with shredded cheese, add the remaining noodles and finish by topping with a generous layer of shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Broil for 2 minutes at the end for a nice golden brown top. ENJOY!